Alireza Karimi; Karam Habibpour Gatabi; Mahgol Maleki brojeni
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The main goal of this research is to understand the level of environmental responsibility of employees and its relationship with social capital in Borujen city. The theoretical basis of the research is based on Putnam's theory. The research method is a survey with a researcher-made questionnaire tool. ...
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The main goal of this research is to understand the level of environmental responsibility of employees and its relationship with social capital in Borujen city. The theoretical basis of the research is based on Putnam's theory. The research method is a survey with a researcher-made questionnaire tool. The research findings show that the environmental attitude of employees has a significant difference with their environmental behavior. At the attitude level, about 96% of employees, their level of responsibility is medium to high (with an average of 18.3); while at the behavioral level, the responsibility of about 95% of them is medium to low (with an average of 12.5). Social capital has a positive and significant relationship with environmental responsibility. Social capital indicators including trust, participation, interactions and social support have a significant relationship with environmental responsibility. Strengthening environmental responsibility requires creating social interactions in the form of associations, friendly relations and relations with colleagues. The focus of these interactions should be to preserve the environment
Esmaeil balali; Fateme Skandarzade
Abstract
This paper examines the factors affecting the physical health of Turkish and Kurdish ethnicities living in Tabriz and Mahabad with an emphasis on lifestyle (behavioral dimension). The study was conducted in the form of a survey and 500 people were selected using a multi-stage cluster sampling method. ...
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This paper examines the factors affecting the physical health of Turkish and Kurdish ethnicities living in Tabriz and Mahabad with an emphasis on lifestyle (behavioral dimension). The study was conducted in the form of a survey and 500 people were selected using a multi-stage cluster sampling method. The theoretical framework of the research is based on Dressler's models and other related theories. The research findings showed that socioeconomic status, the sum of cultural, social and economic capitals as well as lifestyle have a positive and significant effect on physical health. In other words, when these variables increase, the levels of physical health among ethnic groups increase too. Also, the physical health of the members of the Turkish ethnic group is greater than that of the Kurdish people. Moreover, the lifestyle-related health of Turks is also better than Kurdish.
M. Sharepour; M. Fazeli; E. Eghrarian
Volume 13, Issue 4 , December 2013, , Pages 60-89
Abstract
While the problem of social capital is getting more important in
all social science disciplines, explaining the creation of social capital rises
as an important debate. Trust is a constituting element of social capital and
has great importance for its consequences. Robert Putnam, in a leading
prominent ...
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While the problem of social capital is getting more important in
all social science disciplines, explaining the creation of social capital rises
as an important debate. Trust is a constituting element of social capital and
has great importance for its consequences. Robert Putnam, in a leading
prominent book, two decades ago, explained trust as a consequence of
associational life, which is now acknowledged as society-centered
approach. However, institution-centered approached have tried to explain
trust based on the quality of public institutions. We have applied a crossnational
variable-oriented comparative research on 54 countries to evaluate
the strength of these two approaches for explaining trust. Data have been
extracted from well-known international databases of the World Bank,
Freedom House, and World Values Survey. Our evidences and results
imply that institution–centered approach is more capable of explaining
trust. In conclusion, the implication of results for analyzing democracies,
and two critical issues of legitimacy of democratic systems and degradation
of social capital have been discussed.
S. Salehi; L. Emamgholi
Volume 13, Issue 4 , December 2013, , Pages 90-115
Abstract
The goal of this research is to measure social capital's
influence and its dimensions (social networks, social norms and social
trust) on environmental behavior. In other words, the main purpose of the
present paper is to answer the questions: Whether the increase and decrease
of social capital result ...
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The goal of this research is to measure social capital's
influence and its dimensions (social networks, social norms and social
trust) on environmental behavior. In other words, the main purpose of the
present paper is to answer the questions: Whether the increase and decrease
of social capital result in any changes in environmental behavior? This is a
survey-method research. The statistic sample includes 440 over 18-year-old
persons in urban areas of Kurdistan Province who have been chosen based
on multistage cluster sampling method. The questionnaire has been the data
gathering tool of the paper. The result of the present paper shows that in
spite of improper situation and restricted environmental facilities in
Kurdistan Province environmentally responsible behavior of the
respondents stand at a high level. Indeed, the finding is indicative of a close
to medium social capital of the people studied. There is positive and direct
relation between social capital and environmental behavior. In other words,
environmental behavior becomes responsible as the social capital rises. At
the end, the paper discusses the possible reasons for lack of social capital.
A Ghasemi Ardahaee; H. Mahmoudian
Volume 15, Issue 3 , September 2013, , Pages 3-28
Abstract
The formation and acceleration of social relations may persuade people to do
special social behaviors that cannot be done in a situation free of such relations.
The migration is one of such behaviors. Having a family member or friend in
destination can facilitate the decision for migration. This paper ...
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The formation and acceleration of social relations may persuade people to do
special social behaviors that cannot be done in a situation free of such relations.
The migration is one of such behaviors. Having a family member or friend in
destination can facilitate the decision for migration. This paper aims to examine
the size and type of migrant social networks in destination place for migration
waves from East- Azerbaijan province to Tehran province. The sample consists
of 530 migrants. Findings show that most migrants have some sort of social
networks (kinship, familial, friendship, and neighborhood) in proposed
destinations. The origin and age of migrants can specify the type of such
networks. Besides, the size of the networks is relatively small and the majority
of them are connected to a social network in destination through kinship and
friendship relationships. The frequency of the networks for potential migrants
from Sarab, Miyaneh, and Hashtrood in comparison to the other cities of the
province, there are more migration networks. Migrants from low socioeconomic
status use larger networks for migration.
A. Nabavi; A. Navah; N. Amirshirzad
Volume 15, Issue 3 , September 2013, , Pages 132-161
Abstract
Being indifferent to socio-political participation, social responsibilities, altruistic
behavior and civil activities in social problems shows that we live in a
problematic society. Our objectives in this article are to explain social apathy
and its prevalence and to evaluate the influential factors ...
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Being indifferent to socio-political participation, social responsibilities, altruistic
behavior and civil activities in social problems shows that we live in a
problematic society. Our objectives in this article are to explain social apathy
and its prevalence and to evaluate the influential factors on it. The random
sample, which is comprised 384, has drawn from Dezfuli citizens aged 18 an
over in 2013.
The relationships between independent variables such as socio-economic
status, alienation, empathy, insecurity sensation and social capital with social
apathy as the dependent variable were meaningful. According to the results of
regression analysis, 30 percent of changes in social apathy can be explained by
those five independent variables.
R. Zakeri-Hamane; S. A. Afshani; A. Askari-Nodoushan
Volume 13, Issue 3 , September 2012, , Pages 83-110
Abstract
The Sense of Security is considered as a prerequisite for social,
economic, cultural and political development. Social capital is also an
important factor that plays a crucial role in the course of cultural and
economic development. The present paper examines relationships between
social capital ...
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The Sense of Security is considered as a prerequisite for social,
economic, cultural and political development. Social capital is also an
important factor that plays a crucial role in the course of cultural and
economic development. The present paper examines relationships between
social capital and the sense of social security in the city of Yazd. Data was
collected through a survey questionnaire administered in the face to face
interview conducted in 2011, with a sample of 246 respondents selected
through the proportionate cluster sampling technique.
The sense of social security is measured with twelve components including
the sense of physical security, financial security, economic security, job
security, moral security, cultural security, emotional security, affective
security, belief-related security, judicial security, legal security, and honor
security. Social capital is also measured in three dimensions of social trust,
social networks and social norms.
Findings of the study indicate that there is a positive and significant
relationship between three dimensions of social capital and the sense of
social security. The results show that sustainable forms of social security are
formed under the condition that there is a high degree of social capital in the
society. As a result, strengthening of social capital in the society will
reinforce the individual and community's sense of security and at the same
time can facilitate comprehensive development of society.
A. Saei; M. Zareian; E KHodaei
Volume 14, Issue 2 , July 2012, , Pages 3-29
Abstract
The problem of this article is the degree of polity variability between countries. The research question is stated as follows: how can we explain the degree of polity variability between countries? Based on the theoretical framework, social capital is the necessary causal condition for democracy. The ...
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The problem of this article is the degree of polity variability between countries. The research question is stated as follows: how can we explain the degree of polity variability between countries? Based on the theoretical framework, social capital is the necessary causal condition for democracy. The original approach of the essay is comparative analysis between countries. The technique for data collection is the analysis of existing data (the secondary). The studied population consists of countries that in 1990 and 2010 have valid data for all the related concepts. For the arbitration of the article's assumptions the fuzzy method, and for data analysis the SPSS, Excel, and Fs / QCAf software were used. The experimental findings indicate that disregarding the Eastern Bloc countries from the analysis, social trust is often a necessary condition for democracy. Usually civic engagement and trustworthiness are necessary conditions for democracy. Also, the results indicated that authoritarian rule in a country would reduce social capital in the long-term.
A Saei; A Namvar
Volume 10, Issue 4 , December 2010, , Pages 1-17
M Shiani; M.T Mousavi; S. M. Ghahfarokhi
Volume 10, Issue 3 , September 2009, , Pages 57-84
Abstract
The youth defined as persons of 15 to 29 years of age, account for about 35 percent of Iran’s population. Such significant percentage may be considered a comparative advantage for the country. However, if this opportunity is not used properly it can become a serious threat. Thus, developing policies ...
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The youth defined as persons of 15 to 29 years of age, account for about 35 percent of Iran’s population. Such significant percentage may be considered a comparative advantage for the country. However, if this opportunity is not used properly it can become a serious threat. Thus, developing policies and plans for this age group is a major priority. Social capital alongside other forms of capital can facilitate envisaged planning processes and help realize planning objectives.
In this article, we present a multidimensional scale developed to measure social capital among the Iranian youth. Using this scale, a survey of 4,500 persons in the age bracket of 15-29 (drawn from across the Iranian provinces) has been conducted. Results indicate weak social capital among the surveyed youth, in particular in terms of relations with associations and trust placed on non-acquaintances and officials. The effect of social and individual characteristics on social capital is found to be significant. In light of the significance of the aforementioned relations as well as the dominance of traditional social capital among the youth, enhancing the social milieu, strengthening civil institutions, and improving attitudes and actions of individuals are seen as necessary.
M . abbazadaeh; L. Moghtadaei
Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2009, , Pages 3-28
Abstract
In the third millennium, is expected from holders of knowledge with having social capital, especially in academic areas, while creating new knowledge as a latent capital, in order to promote community problems, Could play an active role. In this base, The aim of this research is The sociological ...
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In the third millennium, is expected from holders of knowledge with having social capital, especially in academic areas, while creating new knowledge as a latent capital, in order to promote community problems, Could play an active role. In this base, The aim of this research is The sociological Study ofSocial capital (arise of Bourdieu, Coleman, Putnam, and Fukuyama) impact on knowledge creation (arise of Nonaka, Takeuchi &…)in Isfahan university.
Research method of this study was Survey, statistical population including academic members of IsfahanUniversity (1387) that 142 person of them were selected by Cochran Formula, based on random Sampling. Technique of the study was Questionnaire.
Statistical method was including, Multiple Regression and Path Analysis. To assess Path Coefficient, LISREL Method Estimated has been used. All of the data set was analyzed (get from questionnaire) by Spss17 software.
Result showed that there are significant relationships between social capital and knowledge creation, namely whatever increases social capital, the same extant, increases knowledge creation. R Adjusted Square showed that 19 percent of variations of dependent variable, explained by Independent variables. Other impacts related to another variables, which we did not considered them.
M SHarepour; T Azaddarmaki; A Askari
Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2009, , Pages 64-98
A. Morshedi; H. Shiri
Volume 9, Issue 3.4 , September 2008, , Pages 194-225
Abstract
: The theory of social capital is re-emphasis on the role of community and society-based groups in sustainable development. In this paper we try to survey the role of artistic and cultural clubs at universities in reinforcement of social capital among students. We also study the effects of social capital ...
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: The theory of social capital is re-emphasis on the role of community and society-based groups in sustainable development. In this paper we try to survey the role of artistic and cultural clubs at universities in reinforcement of social capital among students. We also study the effects of social capital on increasing civil norms and decreasing deviant behavior. Putnam's approach to social capital is theoretical framework of this study. According to this theory, relations network, social trust and social co-operation are the most important indicators of social capital. Research method is based on survey by using questionnaire technique.
Although, the results show that social capital of Tehran University's student(as control group) and artistic and cultural activists of universities of city of Tehran is not higher than average level, but later group have more social capital than formers. Also, the results represent that whatever the level of social capital increase, civil behavior increase and deviant behavior decrease.
M CHalbi; S.M Mosavi
Volume 9, 1,2 , March 2008, , Pages 34-57
Abstract
This study is intended to provide theoretical and empirical analyses of happiness both at micro level and macro level. At micro level, a social survey was conducted in cities of Tehran, Yazd And Ardakan with sample size of 386. Oxford standard happiness inventory was employed as' the measurement scale ...
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This study is intended to provide theoretical and empirical analyses of happiness both at micro level and macro level. At micro level, a social survey was conducted in cities of Tehran, Yazd And Ardakan with sample size of 386. Oxford standard happiness inventory was employed as' the measurement scale of happiness at this level. At macro level a quantitative comparative analysis was conducted based on world value survey (4th wave ) for 69 countries. Findings show that average score of happiness for all three cities is low. Besides that among sixty nine countries, the rank order of happiness for Iran is 61. Multiple variable analyses indicate that among different factors such as trust, friendship, family relationship, lack of social isolation at micro level and social capital ta macro level have direct impact on happiness.
